Dove Tale vs RAL 110-2

Dove TaleFarrow & BallvsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 15.6Distinct difference

Dove Tale (Farrow & Ball) and RAL 110-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 26-point LRV gap — 72 for RAL 110-2 vs 45 for Dove Tale — means RAL 110-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 15.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Dove Tale vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Dove Tale and RAL 110-2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dove Tale.

Dove TaleFarrow and Ball Dove Tale living room accent wall

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Dove TaleFarrow and Ball Dove Tale bedroom accent wall

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 bedroom

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Dove TaleFarrow and Ball Dove Tale 267 kitchen

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 kitchen painted backsplash

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Dove TaleFarrow and Ball Dove Tale kitchen cabinets

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 kitchen cabinets

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Color Details

Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball · 267
Hex#bbb1ab
LRV45.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number267
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Dove Tale vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dove Tale on one side and RAL 110-2 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Dove Tale comparisons

See how Dove Tale stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dove Tale
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dove Tale
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Dove Tale
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dove Tale
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dove Tale
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Dove Tale
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dove Tale
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Dove Tale
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Dove Tale
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Dove Tale
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dove Tale
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dove Tale
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Dove Tale
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dove Tale
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Dove Tale
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dove Tale
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Dove Tale
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Dove Tale
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Dove Tale
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Dove Tale reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Dove Tale
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dove Tale
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Dove Tale
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Dove Tale
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Dove Tale
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dove Tale is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dove Tale
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Dove Tale
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dove Tale reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Dove Tale
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Dove Tale
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Dove Tale
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dove Tale
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dove Tale is the lighter choice